Mark Dearey (Green Party)

I think the Senator will find that part of the political process is to enunciate our position. That is my duty and I am doing it now. I thank the Senator for her advice.

I ask the Leader to invite the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Pat Carey, to the House to talk about the essential area of support for people in receipt of the addiction services around the country. This issue is very close to my heart and one which the Minister and myself have worked on in a collegial manner. I know he understands how vulnerable people in addiction are and therefore how the front line services provided efficiently by the community and voluntary sector ought to be protected. I would welcome the opportunity for the Minister to come to the House to speak about the provision of resourcing to the community and voluntary sector in the area of addiction counselling and addiction services generally.